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The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France and Japan, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.
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The Group of 7 nations announced on October 2, 2026, the immediate release of 100 million barrels of diesel and crude over four months.
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The New York Times
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-10-02",
    "duration": "four months",
    "quantity": "100 million barrels",
    "organization": "Group of 7"
}
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October 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM (1 week ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/10/02/business/diesel-reserves-g7.html

The Group of 7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from strategic stockpiles over four months to ease record-high prices. This decision comes amid threats by President Trump to impose a ban on U.S. diesel exports.

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https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/01/oil-strait-hormuz-iran-trump-war-gulf-gas-diesel-prices

Crude oil supplies from the Strait of Hormuz have returned to prewar levels, but refined products like gasoline and diesel remain scarce. This shortfall, exacerbated by strikes on Russian refineries and Chinese export bans, means little relief for consumers despite the U.S. naval blockade's success.

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